GL Dreamin.

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Originally Posted by Matholew

For the amount of money it would cost me to purchase another econobox, I thought I might just sink that money into the Super and build me one of these GL bugs and end up with something I LOVE (classic bugs) with some character and soul. So I would like to get it built for around $10,000. Is this possible.

Heres what I absolutely must have out of it though and this is where I could use your opinions.

Dead on reliability. I want to get in it and it go.
Good Interstate Performance. I want to go up and down hills and maintain at least 70mph.
Good ride. No bumping and bottoming out on pot holes.
Good Fuel Mileage. I would love to get 30 mpg. But will settle for as little as 20mpg.
Decent Perfomance in Acceleration and Cornering, so that its fun to hit the back roads.
Super Nice interior, all redone.
Nice paint and Porsche Wheels (I like the 95-98 993 wheels).
Disc Brakes (at least fronts)
I must be able to get two car seats in the back, for my twin boys.

Can I do all this and have a very nice, respectable German Looker for 10G's?

Also, one last wish for the car would be a turbo, like a lowbugget 1600T kit, that may be pushing the budget but I would love to have a turbo car.

Welcome to the boards...

Yes I believe you should be able to accomplish what you are trying to
achieve. It will take a little luck, alot of hunting for good deals, a some
networking with other GL fanatics to find deals and help you with your
project.

You've already got the suitable car, so you are far ahead of the game.
Interior - $1000
Paint - $1500 - 2500 (if there isnt much body work)
Engine - $1500 for a stock 1600cc
Tranny - $750
Turbo - $2000 for the 1600cc
Suspension - $1000 (Maxx struts, strut bar, bushings, sway bar, etc)
Brakes - $500 (front disk. rear drum)
Wheels - $1000 (buy used wheels on ebay and then new tires)

This comes to $9250 - $10,250 depending on what you spend on paint.
Interior could be done for less as well, depending on current condition
and what deals you come accross for seats (at junk yard). Also wheels
can be found for cheap as well. I scored a set of new 17" Porsche wheels
for $150 on ebay a few months back. And as far as tires go, I always
go check out the used tire place we have here in town and can always
get a good set of low pro's for 150 - 200 for all 4 mounted and balanced.